REPORTS TO: Senior Quality Manager

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for supervising and advising quality employees as assigned. This position will plan and assign work to satisfy internal and external quality requirements as determined and published by UA, UA Customers and ISO. This position will be responsible for holding quality employees accountable for company and individual goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with other Supervisors, Leads, and production staff to support product flow in shop
• Plan and establish work schedules and assignments to coordinate with production sequences
• Ensures proper quality department coverage across all working shifts
• Coordinates activities of auditor and technician staff as a cohesive team to address all quality work required on the production floor to ensure product flow
• Review in-process quality failures and determine the disposition of nonconforming materials
• Identify quality-related training needs, ensuring they are delivered to appropriate staff on a continuous basis as required
• Monitors work activities to ensure that tasks are completed on a timely basis. Changes or adjusts work assignments in response to management direction or priority situations
• Evaluates all quality audit results in relation to product specifications. Determines pass" or hold" on borderline cases
• Evaluates production and product problems related to quality. Advises manufacturing management, leads, production employees, and quality teams on quality issues. Checks quality rejected material to identify quality problems
• Trains, instructs, and orientates employees to Company and departmental procedures. May delegate instructional responsibilities to designated subordinates. Cross trains employees to provide back-up assistance to others in the department
• Oversee and maintains the company s Calibration Systems
• Ensures effective communication amongst direct reports and peers to maximize efficiencies and reduce downtime
• Assess and resolve of conflict situations in conjunction with Human Resources
• Document disciplinary contacts and follows UA s progressive disciplinary policy for all direct reports
• Approve/Deny vacation requests of direct reports based on company policy
• Able to flex shifts and change work schedule when required or as requested
• Work with departmental leads and production staff to ensure there is proper communication pass down with other shifts – make sure all shifts complete this (3rd to 1st, 1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd)
• Maintain positive relationships with all executive staff, managers, supervisors and employees
• Understand and support all company policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance and adherence to all company policy and procedures
• Follow safe manufacturing practices and promotes a safety culture
• Conducts 30/60/90 day and annual performance reviews as applicable
• Lead by example and acts in a professional manner at all times
• Suggest ideas for continual improvements for all quality related areas
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required – Associate Degree or Bachelor s Degree Preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of related production and quality experience – metal fabrication concepts and processes exposure a requirement
• Able to operate overhead cranes, tape measure, basic hand tools and air tools
• Effectively read and interpret blueprints
• Well-developed human relations / people management skills; able to delegate authority and provide guidance, direction, goals, feedback and discipline. Able to develop positive working relationships with a wide range of people
• Strong written communication and presentation skills
• Strong overall computer literacy, specifically with Microsoft Office
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make quick and appropriate decisions. Proficient at multitasking and prioritizing
• 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Position levels within United Alloy is based on skill set | Compensation is based on experience

Competitive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, Tuition Reimbursement